SOLUTION: what is 9 + r = -7

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Question 59045: what is 9 + r = -7
Found 2 solutions by uma, rcmcc:
Answer by uma(370) About Me  (Show Source):
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9+r = -7
Adding -9 to both the sides we get,
r = -7-9
==> r = -16
Good Luck!!!

Answer by rcmcc(152) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9 + r = -7
solve for r
9 + r = -7
subtract 9 from both sides to isolate r
r=-7-9
r=-16